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Fisher, a First-Time Coach, Says He Will Command Respect

GREENBURGH, N.Y.—Eleven days ago, Derek Fisher played 33 minutes for the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals, trying, but failing, to help the Thunder return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. On Tuesday, he arrived at the Knicks' practice facility as the team's new head coach, tasked with the responsibility of leading a moribund franchise back to the NBA Finals for the first time in 15 years—or at least back to respectability.